Jr Gong takes Youths to Sumfest

Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley's fourth appearance on the Reggae Sumfest stage promises to be one for the history books. The Grammy-award winning performer will bring his artistes signed to the Ghetto Youths International (GYI) label on International Night 2, Saturday, July 26.

The appearance will feature Marley along with reggae singers Christopher Ellis, Black-Am-I, Jo Mersa and dancehall artiste Wayne Marshall.

The Ghetto Youths round out the eclectic line-up for the night which also includes Romain Virgo, Chronixx, No-Maddz and R&B singer Miguel.

Fresh from their United States tour to support the label's newest project, Ghetto Youths International Presents Set Up Shop Vol. 1, Jr Gong says the Ghetto Youths are looking forward to sharing their brand of music with Jamaica.

"It's always a pleasure to perform in Jamaica and this year will be even more special as the Ghetto Youths family performs for fans. The talent of the young reggae generation is remarkable and Sumfest patrons will see a musical revolution unveiled," he explained.

Johnny Gourzong, executive director of Summerfest Productions, is delighted to have a legacy of Jamaica's most recognised reggae icon on the stage.

Great performance

"The Sumfest team is delighted and honoured that Damian Marley is again going to grace the stage. He has never failed to deliver a great performance and we are looking forward to the presentation from Ghetto Youths International," he said.

Set Up Shop Vol. 1 is a 14-track compilation, featuring the talented GYI artistes, including Wayne Marshall, Black-Am-I, Christopher Ellis, Joseph 'Jo Mersa' and Daniel 'Bambaataa' Marley and brothers Stephen 'Ragga', Julian and Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley. The album, which was released in February, hit No. 1 on the US Billboard Reggae Album chart and iTunes Reggae Album Chart in the United States and Japan as well as the No. 2 spot in the United Kingdom.